Rivercote

Japanese mix

Barcode 20977771

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Japanese mix is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including modified starch (corn), glucose syrup, maltodextrin, and color additives (plain caramel, paprika extract). These are industrial formulations used as thickeners, stabilizers, and colorants, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

rice

A basic staple grain used in cooking, here present as 48% of the product. Not a modified or processed ingredient beyond being rice.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

peanuts

Dried legume used as a snack or ingredient; traditional, minimally processed.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

modified corn starch

Corn starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter texture; commonly used as a thickener.
OK

soy sauce

A salty, fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, water, and salt. Usually used as a seasoning or dipping sauce.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

sesame seeds

Whole sesame seeds; a basic oilseed used as a condiment or ingredient.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

caramel color

A caramel-colored food coloring additive; produced via heat treatment of sugars and other reagents.
UPF

paprika extract with seaweed

Paprika extract used as a spice/seasoning, with a small amount of seaweed embedded as part of the formulation.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice.

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Common questions about Japanese mix

Is Japanese mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Japanese mix by Rivercote is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including modified starch (corn), glucose syrup, maltodextrin, and color additives (plain caramel, paprika extract). These are industrial formulations used as thickeners, stabilizers, and colorants, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Japanese mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Japanese mix as ultra-processed markers: modified corn starch, glucose syrup, maltodextrin, caramel color, paprika extract with seaweed. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.